Hazardous Building Material Project Manager - UMIAQ Environmental
On-siteAnchorage, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) and AHERA-related projects including surveys, inspections, risk assessments, abatement oversight, and demolition support. Serve as the primary AHERA-competent person for asbestos inspection, management planning, and project design activities. Develop, review, and approve technical reports, work plans, and regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery. Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple projects simultaneously while providing technical mentorship to environmental field and project staff. Maintain strict adherence to AHERA, EPA, OSHA, ADEC, and local regulatory standards. Must reside in Alaska and be available for travel to remote locations.
Required Qualifications
- Must Reside in Alaska
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in hazardous building materials management, environmental consulting, or abatement oversight
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or senior project management role
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health regulations
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and staff effectively
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel to remote Alaska locations for short-duration field work or project oversight
- Operation of motor vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment (aircraft, marine craft, etc.)
- Rapid mental and/or muscle coordination
- Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and turning of the upper body, arms, and legs
- Crawling, kneeling, stooping, and climbing
- Safe distant vision, good near vision, and good hearing
- Regular use of respirators (1/2 face and full face) and mandatory use of ANSI-approved safety footwear, safety glasses, and hard hats
- Continuously (over 75% of daily hours): up to 20 lbs lifting/carrying
- Occasionally to Frequently (15%–50% of daily hours): 21–75 lbs lifting/carrying; 21–100+ lbs pushing/pulling
- Flexibility to work in challenging and dynamic environments
- Outdoor conditions, including excessive heat (>80°F) and extreme cold (<0°F)
- Potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, solvents, chemicals, and constant noise
- Slippery, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, towers, and elevated work areas (4'–12' above ground)
- Confined or cramped spaces and remote worksites without immediate medical facilities
- Long and/or irregular hours, including day and night shift rotations
- Working alone or around hazardous machinery
Desired Qualifications
- Current certifications or licenses strongly preferred: Asbestos Building Inspector, Project Designer, and/or Management Planner
- AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector
- Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor or Inspector
- HAZWOPER (40-hour) and current refresher
- Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations, government agencies, or industrial facilities
- Master's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health-related field
- Familiarity with GIS, Smartsheet, and other project management systems
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